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Blog Archive for April 2016

April 13th, 2016

You remember teacher singing who Walking Bear was as you scratch your joy deep in smooth, hard stone and Walking Bear comes finally home. -Vic Charlo, “First Polar Bear” for Chuck Jonkel I am heartbroken to pass on the news that the Great Bear Foundation’s co-founder and President Emeritus, Dr. Charles Jonkel passed away in… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

April 8th, 2016

Give Local on May 3rd The Great Bear Foundation has an opportunity to stretch donations through a 24 hour online giving event through the Give Local initiative on May 3rd. No matter where you live, you can visit the Give Local Missoula County website on May 3rd to contribute to our programs through this powerful,… Read the complete post or our blog for all news.

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